Updated 12 Oct 2016
Panasonic
NN-SF574S
Snapshot: The Panasonic NN-SF574S is a standard microwave with 6 power levels, auto cook and auto reheat. How well does it defrost mince and chicken?
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Test results
Overall score
75
Cooking performance
?/10
Cooking broccoli
?/10
Defrosting mince
?/10
Defrosting chicken
?/10
Reheating quiche
?/10
Good points
- Excellent at cooking broccoli.
- Very good at defrosting mince.
- Very good at defrosting chicken.
- OK at reheating quiche.
- Excellent at melting chocolate on auto menu setting.
- Digital display is clear.
- Has flatbed (no turntable) so is easier to clean.
But
- Extremely poor visibility through door.
- Firm pressure required to open door.
- Cracks and crevices around the exterior, mainly around door release button.
How we test
Overall score includes:
Cooking performance (70%)
The cooking performance score is based on defrosting, cooking and reheating.
Ease of use (30%)
The ease of use score assesses ease of using controls, ease of cleaning, and visibility through the door during cooking.
Key data
Model
Avg price
$378
More test results (/10)
Grilling toast
n/a
Scones
n/a
Roast chicken
n/a
Pizza
n/a
Microwave
8.2
Combination
n/a
Grill
n/a
Convection
n/a
Ease of use
5.8
Specifications
Capacity (L)
27
Wattage
1000
External WxHxD (cm)
53 x 33 x 42
Useable internal WxHxD (cm)
36 x 23 x 35
Useable shelf/turntable diameter (cm)
na
Number of power levels
6
Running costs ($/year)
$12
Standby energy costs ($/year)
$4
Features
Sensor cook
×
Sensor reheat
×
Auto cook
✔
Auto reheat
Yes
Grill
×
Quick start
×
Adjust time during cooking
✔
Delayed start
✔
Multi-stage cooking
✔
Standalone timer
✔
Stainless steel exterior
✔
Inverter
✔
More Info
Notes
-
Availability
-
